Nature and outdoor life
Around Malung there are many hiking trails, such as Bäverstigen, Hålia, Örsåsen and Lybergsgnupen. Anglers have some 200 lakes to choose from, with pike and perch, and fly fishing for grayling and trout in the Västerdalälven river.
- Fulufjället National Park with Njupeskär, Sweden’s highest waterfall
- Tapplars fäbod, a working summer farm with animals
Culture and events
Traditions matter in Dalarna. Folk costumes, art, music and crafts are a natural part of everyday life, and Malung is known for its old craft traditions, not least in leather and fur.
- Dansbandsveckan in July, with dancing on several dance floors. All of Malung fills with dancers, but by the lake it is still calm and quiet.
- Kultur i tiomilaskogen, a summer festival
- Vasaloppet, which also holds races in summer
- Malung’s local heritage centre, ask about guided tours
- PG Elfström, factory visit at Malung’s long-established leather factory
Services in Malung
Malung has most of what you need: grocery stores (ICA, Hemköp and Lidl) and shops. Free WiFi is available at the library.
Getting here
Lake Nissången lies in a forested area 15 km from the town of Malung. Driving distances: Stockholm 352 km (about 4 h), Gothenburg 402 km (about 5 h) and Malmö 671 km (about 7.5 h).
By air
- Stockholm Arlanda: 339 km by rental car (about 4.5 h).
- Oslo Gardermoen: 239 km by rental car (about 3 h). Rental cars cost more in Norway than in Sweden.
By ferry and car
- Frederikshavn–Oslo (Stena Line), then 254 km (about 3.5 h)
- Kiel–Gothenburg (Stena Line), then 401 km (about 5 h)
- Kiel–Oslo (Color Line), then 254 km (about 3.5 h)